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Sri Agilandeswami sametha Agatheeswarar temple
- Olugarai,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Sri Agilandeswami Sametha Agatheeswarar temple is located in Olugarai, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Festivals
Besides monthly Pradosha and Amavasya-new moon-pujas, the temple celebrates Maha Shivrathri in March-April in a grand manner.
Accessibility
The closest airport to Kanchipuram is the Chennai Airport. Kanchipuram trains are run frequently from Chennai and at regular intervals from various other towns in Tamil Nadu. Regular bus services are available from central cities of the state to Kanchipuram from Chennai (64km), Tirupati (128km),Pondicherry (127km) and Tiruchchirappalli (290km).
Temple Address
Olugarai, Kanchipuram District,
Tamil Nadu, India,
Pincode - 631603
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
Morning 6:00 am to Evening 9:00 pm